Persons diagnosed with different psychiatric disorders may have differing capacities to provide truly informed consent.A person suffering from which of the following disorders would have the BEST probability of providing truly informed consent?

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Major depression, while it can impair judgment and decision-making, often leaves individuals with enough cognitive function to understand information relevant to consent, weigh the benefits and risks of treatment, and make a decision based on that understanding. In contrast, dementia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder (especially during severe episodes) can more significantly impair cognitive functions critical for informed consent.

Persons Diagnosed with Different Psychiatric Disorders May Have Differing Capacities